Please, is there any way to restore default taskbar icons for HTC Mega?
And if so, where can I find the original files and registry entries?
Thnx in advance...
Hard Reset is the faster way imo
Is there any other way???
VirusPlus said:
Hard Reset is the faster way imo
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Thnx but... is there any other way (I don't wanna lose all my device configs. and installed progrms.)
egolivar said:
Thnx but... is there any other way (I don't wanna lose all my device configs. and installed progrms.)
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Before the hard reset use SBB Backup or Sprite Backup and save.
After hard reset, restore all your installations. For that restore, you don't need to pre-install SBB Backup or Sprite Backup.
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Oh wise ones of the forum can you answer this question for me.
After reading through the forums many of you recomend Sprite Backup rather that using the supplied X Backup.
I have purchased Sprite backup now here's my problem.
I have done a backup using Sprite
If i have to do a hard reset will the sprite backup program be there so i can restore? like X Backup is, in the rom?
If not what do you sugest ?
heard that spirite can backup to the sd card as an exe file in which case you can just run that to restore
or if you have access to the cab file for spirite backup you can put it in the extented rom and it will auto install at hardreset time
I can confirm that Rudegar is correct; Sprite Backup allows you to create self-restoring backups. Keep one of these on your SD card and you can always resotore your device with data & programs after a hard reset.
Works very well for me.
PeterH
XDA II
Does it create the self exe backup atomaticly or do i have to change a setting can't seem to find a setting for it .
THE BEST IS X_BACKUP
hi friends... i have very carefully evaluated both the software and i can bet it with u all that xbackup makes a more complete and fool proof backup than sprite...
a major problem u will some times face after restoring with sprite is that ur sent msgs will no longr be showing in the sent msg folder!!!
i have had it tried it with many xda IIs owners!
FOZZER said:
Does it create the self exe backup atomaticly or do i have to change a setting can't seem to find a setting for it .
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no, you need to select, options,swich to advanced mode,options,backup options,general back up options,and tick the create self-restoring backup files
hope this helps.
Has anyone tried both of the above? Which is regarded as better?
Do they backup everything?
I need to send my machine back to HTC for a repair and they say it will lose everything so I will back it up. So I want to back up everything!
Before I get a program to do this can anyone shed some light on which is best and why?
Vote for SPB. Extremely fool proof. Havent used Sprite.
My Vote is for SPB
I have been using SPB for 2 years and I have to say it is the best for me , easy to customize and quick, has all the features that u need. creates a self extracting restore file u don't need to reinstall SPB to use it. Give it a try. Sprite is just as good I have used it as well but I have to recommend SPB for ease of use.
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Spb for me too.
If i remember correctly Sprite does NOT Backup the Registry.
Vote for SPB too.
I never have a problem with.
ausi said:
Spb for me too.
If i remember correctly Sprite does NOT Backup the Registry.
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So, from a hard reset by starting the self extracting executable my device would be returned to its original state? Is that correct?
for_me, Spb Backup
Sprite is more capable - can restore to a different device something spb cannot do?
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And what if you change ROM in the meantime? Or if you upgrade to WM6 and the backup was done on the WM5?
The FD said:
So, from a hard reset by starting the self extracting executable my device would be returned to its original state? Is that correct?
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Exactly correct!!........i do it all the time without any problems.
sabestian said:
And what if you change ROM in the meantime? Or if you upgrade to WM6 and the backup was done on the WM5?
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Neither Sprite nor Spb will help you there, remember you're basically changing the OS while your installed programs relate to the installed OS at that time.
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Neither Sprite nor Spb will help you there, remember you're basically changing the OS while your installed programs relate to the installed OS at that time.
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So they don't actually change the OS back to the version that was previously installed? All the programs do is put back what system settings and programs were previously installed?
Is that correct?
The FD said:
So they don't actually change the OS back to the version that was previously installed? All the programs do is put back what system settings and programs were previously installed?
Is that correct?
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Yes!......... they are basically a Backup program which when in trouble they will restore your Device to the same state and configuration as when you did the backup. This saves a lot of time when you Device gets totally stuck and needs a "Hard" Reset.......then you only need to double click on the backup exe. file (which should be on your SD card) and "Walla" you get it all back without having to waste hours in reloading your original programs.
for example from 1.52 to 1.56 rom..
will the rom upgrade option really preserve everything FLAWLESSLY ? and still not mess up the upgrade?
anyone tried? thanks!!
anyone please?
I tried it and it worked but with disabled overwrite system files function
so the new rom works and your programs? any failed?
Yes, i had only to reinstall the colored topbar.
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Yes, i had only to reinstall the colored topbar.
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sorry what is the colored topbar
how about settings? are they restored? like cache size , backlight level, no start up animation.. stuff like that,,,
leobox1 said:
sorry what is the colored topbar
how about settings? are they restored? like cache size , backlight level, no start up animation.. stuff like that,,,
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not all, but this are little things to do again, more important for me was that i didnt need to reinstall all programs.
Problem is that on cooked ROMs always some system files are updated or replaced by better performing ones. If you restore your old files there is always a risk overwriting the newer files. It is recommended therefore to only back up personal data, and re-install programs used. You decide.
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Problem is that on cooked ROMs always some system files are updated or replaced by better performing ones. If you restore your old files there is always a risk overwriting the newer files. It is recommended therefore to only back up personal data, and re-install programs used. You decide.
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i second this. even if your new rom runs after restoring your backup you have lost your registry data or overwritten newer system files.
so it is recommened to restore only your personal data an reinstall all those applications you want to use.
when you like to flash several roms to test your favourite one you should think about using sashimi. it´s a tool to autoconfigure your system after flashing.
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for example from 1.52 to 1.56 rom..
will the rom upgrade option really preserve everything FLAWLESSLY ? and still not mess up the upgrade?
anyone tried? thanks!!
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I've tried this and it causes problems with new roms and softwares operation. If your restoring just restore PIM Backup i.e. emails, contacts etc and don't restore software, apps, registry settings.
In effect your puttings a better rom on with new registry settings when you upgrade from 1.52 to 1.56. But if your restore registry settings from 1.52 your overwriting these newer files which corrupts new rom
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I've tried this and it causes problems with new roms and softwares operation. If your restoring just restore PIM Backup i.e. emails, contacts etc and don't restore software, apps, registry settings.
In effect your puttings a better rom on with new registry settings when you upgrade from 1.52 to 1.56. But if your restore registry settings from 1.52 your overwriting these newer files which corrupts new rom
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but there is a function not to overwrite system files while backup.
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but there is a function not to overwrite system files while backup.
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Exactly you don't override these. You just backup & restore PIM info, emails and possible some documents.
Leave System data unticked unless you know what your doing in the registry & databases
I would use a custom backup and just check the first 2 options PIM & email if your restoring betweening 2 different rom versions as you stated
arrghhh so this is not for me.. i wanted a solution in between upgrades.. i dont want to reinstall apps!
Don't get Lazy!
I think it would be unwise to take this sort of "Lazy" option for all the reasons mentioned previously. I have a stack of programs on mine and yet it only takes an hour or so to install these programs and then perhaps a day or 2 to setup and optimise the settings. Each of these programs may associate itself in a totally different manner from one ROM to the next....in short:
LAZY option: risky, might glitch up your operating systems
Re-install option: gives you the chance to setup and optimise to the new ROM
....know where I always start.....
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I've tried this and it causes problems with new roms and softwares operation. If your restoring just restore PIM Backup i.e. emails, contacts etc and don't restore software, apps, registry settings.
In effect your puttings a better rom on with new registry settings when you upgrade from 1.52 to 1.56. But if your restore registry settings from 1.52 your overwriting these newer files which corrupts new rom
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i completely agree with that!
Hi may i check how do you guys backup your files and settings(bluetooth, camera etc) before flashing rom? my s200 with the stock rom, keeps giving me clean boot once in a while so much so, i am tired of having a nice and customized today screen...
icegal said:
Hi may i check how do you guys backup your files and settings(bluetooth, camera etc) before flashing rom? my s200 with the stock rom, keeps giving me clean boot once in a while so much so, i am tired of having a nice and customized today screen...
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Try SPB back up. Its a trail but you will only need it once every time you do a flash. You can use it to make complete system restore
thanks fer the info! but will the backup work if i upgrade from build 21XXX to 23XXX?
icegal said:
thanks fer the info! but will the backup work if i upgrade from build 21XXX to 23XXX?
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Yes there is a special mode for system upgrades. Just give it a try sometime. The program is as good as it gets
icegal said:
thanks fer the info! but will the backup work if i upgrade from build 21XXX to 23XXX?
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It depends on what you are trying to backup - for PIM data, emails, text messages and documents it works fine even with ROM upgrades.
But if I use it for system data, I have to be really careful - sometimes certain registry settings really mess up Sense and programs... also, let's say you install software (e.g. Google Maps) because your earlier ROM didn't include it; but if it is cooked in your new ROM then it isn't useful to restore it from the backup.
So what I rather suggest is you figure out how to backup data/settings from each application and restore it after flashing (e.g. for Cookie Home Tab, the editor has a way to export the settings; some applications create a file to save the data, etc.). You will need a good registry editor (pref. PC based) to do this though
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Hello,...someone here can tell me bout how to restore my touch2 to defualt sitting without hard reset and data lost,...????
Thank you
What about factory reset?
chhunhour.kh said:
Hello,...someone here can tell me bout how to restore my touch2 to defualt sitting without hard reset and data lost,...????
Thank you
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That´s impossible but you can make backup with sw like SPB Backup, program backup complete settings with programs, registry entry ....
Than hard reset and run backup file, its exe....
For Contacts, download PPCPimBackup from here
Thx czdjj,and of course i alway do like this_i back up my phone with spb back up before hard reset,...but the problem is after i back up all error are come back,and I also use Microsoft my phone for contact and sms backup.,,..However still thank you and Gthik.....
chhunhour.kh said:
Thx czdjj,and of course i alway do like this_i back up my phone with spb back up before hard reset,...but the problem is after i back up all error are come back,and I also use Microsoft my phone for contact and sms backup.,,..However still thank you and Gthik.....
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OK, if you have problem in current rom and make backup, there is backuped with errors :-(((
So , no idea, how to ... only HR and make all settings and then backup...
good luck